Deze serie duikt in de boeiende oorsprong en evolutie van een unieke gemeenschap die bijna een eeuw geleden in een klein Duits dorp werd opgericht. Het onderzoekt hoe het lot van de beweging werd gevormd door de turbulente politieke en sociale gebeurtenissen van de westerse wereld. Ondanks intercontinentale migraties en talrijke uitdagingen benadrukt het verhaal de blijvende leiding en bescherming die de reis sinds de oprichting hebben gekenmerkt.
Set against a backdrop of war and persecution, this true story follows Josef Ben-Eliezer, a Jewish man whose life is shaped by the horrors of the Nazi regime. After fleeing Germany and enduring a perilous journey through Siberia and Asia, he arrives in Israel, determined to fight for its independence. As he confronts the brutality of conflict and the Holocaust, Josef grapples with profound questions about humanity and the possibility of peace, making this narrative a compelling exploration of survival and the quest for understanding in a fractured world.
In the tumultuous aftermath of the First World War, thousands of young Germans defied the social mores of their parents - and the constricting influence of the established churches - in search of freedom, social equality, nature, and community. Hiking clubs were formed and work camps organized, and hundreds of rural folk schools and communes sprang up across the country. In the 1930s, Nazism swallowed this so-called Youth Movement virtually whole.A Joyful Pilgrimage is the engaging story of a remnant that survived: the Bruderhof, a 75-year-old community that began when the author and her husband, a well-known writer and lecturer, abandoned their affluent Berlin suburb to start a new life and "venture of faith."At first glance a memoir, A Joyful Pilgrimage is a radical call to faith and commitment against great odds. It is also a remarkable testimony to the leading of the Spirit, which, as Emmy Arnold writes, can hold together those who believe in the "daily miracle" of community "through thick and thin." The Bruderhof History series is a collection of books providing first-hand accounts and other primary sources on the founding and development of the Bruderhof movement.
The narrative centers on a Bruderhof pastor whose life journey, marked by profound challenges and spiritual growth, has left a lasting impact on many. His experiences, shaped by adversity, highlight themes of resilience and faith, illustrating how his legacy inspires and influences countless individuals. The story serves as a testament to the transformative power of spirituality and community.
Eberhard Arnold was not afraid of the truth. A man for today's seekers, he faced life's essential questions head on. When he found answers, he lived them. His contemporaries dubbed him a "modern-day St. Francis." He renounced private property and the conventional church, choosing the early Christians as his role models. A man of unwavering conviction, Arnold walked resolutely against the prevailing winds, even as Nazism engulfed Germany.Against the Wind gives flesh, blood, and personality to a man whose contagious faith sparked a movement of practical Christian community. The Bruderhof, Arnold's legacy, carries on his commitment to integrate faith and action. The Bruderhof History series is a collection of books providing first-hand accounts and other primary sources on the founding and development of the Bruderhof movement.
In this true story of finding faith in the midst of destruction, Yacoub Yousif describes the hell he endured in the Iraqi army during the Iran-Iraq War, and his agony of soul when forced to decide between killing or being killed. Refusing to fight in Saddam Hussein's Iraq meant summary execution, but as he trusted in God's faithfulness, Yacoub was able to find the courage to make life-changing decisions that led him on a journey toward peace, reconciliation, and brotherhood. As a member of the Bruderhof, an international pacifist community movement, Yacoub found a way to put his faith and convictions into practice. This candid memoir of a soldier who became a conscientious objector and peacemaker will be of particular interest to any young person considering military service.
